Tag: New Cars

25 years of 25 cars: The automotive icons which launched in 1998

Cult classics, milestone models and some forgotten imports are among the cars eligible for discounted ‘historic’ registration in Victoria and South Australia now they have turned 25 years old. View 27 images A new

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VFACTS December 2022: Australia’s favourite new cars chosen by private buyers

The top of the Australian new-car sales charts is dominated by fleet vehicles. But what are the favourite choices when it comes to private buyers? View 3 images Australians treated themselves to a record

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How much more expensive are electric cars in 2023?

January 2023: Price comparisons updated Since this story was originally published in November 2022, most new cars here have been subject to pricing tweaks for the 2023 model-year. Interestingly, nearly all petrol-engined models

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What are the types of car warranties?

Three main car warranties are available in Australia with brand new cars and used cars purchased from licenced dealers. You could be offered a manufacturer’s, statutory, or extended car warranty when you buy

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2023 New Car Calendar for Australia

This year promises to be just as big as last year for new-car arrivals. Here’s everything coming to local showrooms in 2023 – and beyond. View 49 images View 49 images PreviousNext The car industry

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Used vehicle prices are falling but not enough to offset record highs

A salesman walks past used Toyota Motor vehicles at the Brent Brown Toyota dealership in Orem, Utah, on Monday, April 6, 2020. George Frey | Bloomberg via Getty Images DETROIT — Used vehicle

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Tesla and BYD lead as EVs make up 3.1% of new car sales in 2022, Model 3 outsells Camry

Calendar 2022 was the biggest year for electric vehicle uptake in Australia. Newly released data from the Federated Chamber of Automotive Industries and its vFacts publication show EV sales at 3.1% of total

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VFACTS: 2022 sales top the million mark

AUSTRALIA’S automotive industry delivered more than one million new cars to customers nationally in 2022 despite ongoing supply chain and delivery issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.   According to the FCAI, a

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VFACTS December 2022: Chinese car sales set new records in Australia

Chinese cars accounted for more than 10 per cent of new motor vehicle sales in Australia in 2022. Five years ago, they represented less than 1 per cent of the market. View 4 images

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VFACTS December 2022: Honda posts lowest sales on record amid switch to fixed prices

The switch to non-negotiable fixed prices appears to have backfired on Honda Australia, which has just posted its lowest sales on record. View 4 images Honda Australia has posted its lowest new-car sales on

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